Pat Horning, IronOaks President A Time of Thanks! As we enjoy the fantastic Arizona weather and the many amenities available at IronOaks, it’s important to take a moment to recognize and thank all those who contribute to making our community such a wonderful place to live. As I’ve mentioned before, “It Takes a Village.” This…
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November 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Happy Thanksgiving month to each of you! Our Canadian friends and family celebrated last month, and now it is our turn. We have so much to be thankful for this year. We live in the United States of America, in the State of Arizona, in Maricopa County, and in beautiful Sun Lakes! We…
November 2025, Generals
Nebraska State Football Watch Party
The annual Nebraska Football Watch Party is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The event starts one hour prior to kickoff. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. This is an opportunity to catch up with your fellow Nebraskans and cheer on our Huskers as they play Penn State.…
November 2025, Generals
Sun Lakes Community Theatre – November 2025
We Have Fun! October was a month of manning the table at the three HOA Community Open Houses in Sun Lakes. Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) always has a presence at these events, and we love to answer questions about what we do and who we are. People are often shocked to hear how much…
November 2025, Generals
A.A.A.S.L. Holiday Red & Green Gala
The African American Association of Sun Lakes (A.A.A.S.L.) Holiday Red & Green Gala will be on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes (cocktail attire). Music will be provided by Sam Rogers and The Blues Expedition Band with DJ Kyle…
November 2025, Generals
Native American Spiritual Retreat
Louis Baca Are you curious about or would you like to learn more about Native American spirituality and how you could integrate aspects of it into your life? Native elder Louis Blue Cloud Baca, a member of the Santa Clara Pueblo Indian tribe in New Mexico, can provide you with such an opportunity. There are…
November 2025, Generals
Have You Ever Wondered What’s the Key to a Good Night’s Sleep?
Carol Horowitz Well, wonder no longer! In March of 2026, LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever) will present an absolutely hilarious one-act/one-hour (or so) musical comedy, aptly titled The Key to a Good Night’s Sleep! An interfaith organization that includes members of most of the religious organizations within Sun Lakes, the mission of LAFF is to…
November 2025, Generals
Valley Bloom Changes Students’ Lives with Scholarships
Sarah Auffret An emergency request came to Carolyn Larsen recently: A teenage student at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) had run short of tuition money and faced dropping out of her cosmetology program. The student, only months from graduation, had been in foster care and had no family to help her. Carolyn, a Sun…
November 2025, Generals
Do You Know How Assistive Technology Can Improve Your Life?
Come join the HLAA East Valley Chapter on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. We will introduce Michael Buckley from AzTAP (Arizona Technology Access Program). Assistive Technology (AT) includes thousands of products that help people with disabilities to be more independent and productive. These products help to…
November 2025, Generals
Serving Up an Exciting Veterans Day Celebration
The IronOaks Tennis Club and Sun Lakes HOA 3 are co-hosting “A Veterans Day Celebration” at the IronOaks Tennis Club courts on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event honors those who have served and showcases the Grand Canyon University (GCU) men’s and women’s tennis teams, as well as the Sun Lakes community. Sponsors include Sun Lakes…